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Six early-stage Edtech startups pitched digital citizenship, real-time formative assessment and early literacy solutions at the capstone Demo Day of the inaugural Siakam EdTech Engine Accelerator. The program—co-founded by Toronto Metropolitan University’s DMZ and NBA champion Pascal Siakam’s PS43 Foundation—awarded grants to its top three ventures.
McCrimmon Middle School, part of the Peel District School Board in Ontario, has earned first place in MindShare Learning’s 17th annual Schools of the Future Challenge. The school’s standout submission, “Culturally Responsive & Relevant Sustainable Future Cities,” won over national judges with its forward-thinking approach to sustainable urban design rooted in inclusivity and cultural relevance.
A new U.S. initiative backed by Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic will train 400,000 teachers in the ethical and creative use of AI—making it the largest educator-led effort of its kind. With $23 million in funding and strong union involvement, the National Academy for AI Instruction wants to put teachers at the centre of AI integration.
Newfoundland and Labrador is preparing to transform its public education system, thanks to a new $20 million investment announced in the 2025 budget — a sum that will exceed $44 million by the following year. The provincial government aims to address needs long expressed by school communities, including the addition of 400 educational resources to the school system.
In competency-based education, assessing what students know and can do requires more than tests and assignments. This article explores the power of triangulation — gathering evidence through observations, conversations, and products — to build fairer, richer, and more meaningful evaluations that reflect the complexity of real learning.
Provincial and territorial ministers of education gathered in Toronto this week to tackle shared priorities — from student safety and technology use in schools to preparing learners for future careers. Their discussions signal potential shifts in policies that directly shape classrooms across Canada.
NL's Premier Andrew Hogan and Minister of Education Bernard Davis have presented the 2025 Premier’s Award for Innovation in Teaching and the Minister’s Award for Compassion in Teaching, honouring nine educators for their exemplary contributions to K–12 education in the province.
In October 2024, Ontario’s privacy commissioner introduced the Digital Privacy Charter for schools—12 commitments that guide boards in protecting student data and promoting digital citizenship. Backed by curriculum goals and new legal duties, the charter fosters trust and transparency.
Significant stress would affect over 90% of Canadian educators, according to recent findings. The EdCan Network explores the systemic causes and outlines what school leaders can do to support staff well-being and student success.
Across the province of Quebec, English as a second language classrooms came alive with excitement as students and educators gathered virtually to celebrate International English Language Day. Here’s a summary of the activity they shared together.

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Most educators don’t spend their days thinking about cybersecurity. Between classroom management, learning objectives, and so much more, it usually doesn’t rise to top priority. But as technology evolves and continues to become more integrated into every aspect of our lives— including mental health and biometrics—and cybercrime increases and sometimes targets schools, cybersecurity is something we need to be mindful about and help students understand. 

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Between technological advancements, shifting demographics, and the environmental challenges our world is facing today, there has never been a more critical juncture for equipping students with the knowledge and skills for sustainable development. Discover in this article how databases and resources like R4R help educators readily teach sustainability topics and guide students to become engaged and take responsible actions toward sustainable development, along with insights on how to transform education.

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Cybersecurity education is critical for several reasons. Young people are frequent targets of cyberbullying, identity theft, phishing scams, and other cyber threats. By educating them about these risks and how to protect themselves, it is possible to significantly reduce their vulnerability. This article provides useful tips.

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Video games like Minecraft, Zelda, and Assassin’s Creed can transform writing classes by sparking student motivation and creativity. Learn how to integrate them into engaging activities.

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In the field of global education, technology provides opportunities to explore diverse teaching and learning environments, even in places that may never be physically visited. The author of this article has watched how technology has enabled groups of teachers and students to unite to construct new paths that have led to entirely new and unexpected journeys.
This article shares a few stories and lessons learned, along with guidance for classrooms ready to take on the Global Goals, as well as actionable strategies for educators seeking to integrate edtech for social good.

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